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Catholic Church in Kenya

Daughters of St. Paul Superiors in Kenya, Malawi, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, flanked by the Delegate Superior, Sr. Rosemary Mwaiwa (in white scuff). Credit: Daughters of St. Paul, Nairobi

How Daughters of St. Paul in Eastern Africa are Bouncing Back from COVID-19 Plunge

May 21, 2023

Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP – Daughters of St. Paul) in Tanzania were journeying with five Aspirants when COVID-19 broke out in 2020, bringing vocations outreach activities of FSP members in the Eastern Africa region to a sudden halt.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen blesses the Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral ground in Kenya's Homa Bay Diocese. Credit: Fr. Joshua Mege/Arise Communications Network

Groundbreaking for New Cathedral in Kenyan Diocese “a gracious milestone”: Local Ordinary

May 19, 2023

The groundbreaking for the construction of a new Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya is “a gracious milestone”, the Local Ordinary of the 30-year-old Kenyan Diocese has said.

Some members of the Interreligious Council of Kenya. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Let’s Rally against Use of “any form of plastics”: Religious Leaders in Kenya

May 19, 2023

The Chairman of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) is asking other faith leaders in the East African nation to rally together against the use of all kinds of plastic, including bags and bottles.

Credit: Fr. Joshua Mege/Arise Communications Network

“Go to them”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Deacons to Serve the Troubled, Abandoned

May 18, 2023

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has urged the new Deacons he ordained on Thursday, May 18 in Kenya’s Homa Bay Diocese to reach out to “the troubled” and “the abandoned” during their Diaconate Ministry.

Late Sr. Mary Scheller. Credit: Christ the King Monastery, Msongari, Nairobi.

Carmelites Eulogize “last” American Nun Whose Talent Warmed Kenyan President's Heart

May 18, 2023

Members of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) have eulogized their late U.S.-born Sister who entered Nairobi Carmel in Kenya as a Postulant in 1952, and recalled her talent as an accomplished musician, carpenter, and seamstress.

Archbishop Martin Musonde Kivuva, delivering the keynote address at the convention of stakeholders of the Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi on 16 May 2023. Credit: Sr. Jecinter Okoth, FSSA/AMECEA

Let’s Support Families for Children’s “holistic development”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya

May 17, 2023

Families need to be supported to ensure the “holistic development” of children, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.

Fr. Andrew Small, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors addressing participants during the convention of stakeholders of the Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi on 16 May 2023. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Not a new moral requirement”: Vatican Official on Safeguarding Children in Eastern Africa

May 17, 2023

The moral requirement to safeguard children is not new, the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said. 

The Group of Seven (G7) countries who will be meeting in Hiroshima, Japan. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Africa Appeal for “unpayable” Debt Cancellation ahead of G7 Summit

May 17, 2023

Catholic Bishops serving in the humanitarian and development arm of the Church in Africa are appealing to leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries who will be meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, to deliberate on ways to support African countries that are struggling with poverty, including the possibility of canceling debts that the Bishops term as “unpayable”.

Venerable Edel Quinn. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Let’s Pray for Venerable Edel Quinn’s Canonization: Official of Legion of Mary in Kenya

May 16, 2023

Members of the Legion of Mary globally have been urged to intensify prayers for the canonization of  Venerable Edel Quinn who pioneered the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality in East and Central Africa.

Students in process with the photo of Venerable Edel Quinn during the May 13 event at St. Mary’s Msongari School grounds in Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa

Four Lessons from Irish-born Legion of Mary Pioneer in East and Central Africa

May 15, 2023

Her love for God, for the person of Jesus Christ, for neighbor, and her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary are lessons that members of the Legion of Mary and other Catholics can learn from Venerable Edel Quinn, the pioneer, in East and Central Africa, of the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality, a Catholic Bishop in Kenya has said.

Credit: Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF)

Kenya’s Christian Professionals to Start Constitutional Review Process to Protect Families

May 15, 2023

Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are to start a constitutional amendment process aimed at clarifying “ambiguities” in Kenya’s Constitution of 2010 that they say are being exploited to undermine Kenyan “moral and family values”.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen officially opens the door of the St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya on 13 May 2023. Credit: St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish

“A Holy space”: Nuncio at Kenyan Church Consecration, Cautions against Politics in Church

May 14, 2023

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has underscored the need to respect Catholic church buildings, and cautioned against using the “holy space” for politics.

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator will become the new dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) on August 15. Credit: JST-SCU

Outgoing President of Jesuits in Africa Named Dean of U.S.-based Jesuit School of Theology

May 13, 2023

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator who is completing his term as the President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has been named the new dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU).

Caritas officials who met in Rome for their 10th regional assembly. Credit: Caritas Africa

Caritas in Eastern Africa Urges Humanitarian Agencies to “urgently step up” Sudan support

May 12, 2023

Presidents of Caritas in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have appealed to humanitarian agencies operating in war-torn Sudan to “urgently” increase their support for victims of the war that is raging in the country’s capital, Khartoum.

Lucy Esipila, Caritas Africa Secretary General. Credit: Caritas Africa

New Caritas Africa Secretary General Appeals to Dioceses to Bolster Advocacy Initiatives

May 12, 2023

The newly appointed Caritas Africa Secretary General has called on Diocesan Caritas to take every opportunity available to participate in dialogues on issues affecting the communities they serve.

Fr. Francis Kariuki (centre) with members the Legion of Mary  during Centenary celebration in Nairobi, Kenya 2021. Credit: Fr. Francis Kariuki

Plans Underway in Kenya to Celebrate 79th Death Anniversary of Legion of Mary Pioneer

May 12, 2023

Members of the Legion of Mary in Kenya are preparing to celebrate the 79th death anniversary of  Venerable Edel Quinn who pioneered, in East and Central Africa, the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality.

Address by Mr Francesco Pinelli (temporary Caritas Internationalis administrator) at the opening session of the Caritas Africa Regional Assembly Rome, 08 May 2023. Credit: Caritas Africa

Caritas Africa Lauded for Giving Voice to Change to “eliminate the roots of injustice”

May 11, 2023

The Temporary Administrator of Caritas Internationalis (CI) has lauded members of Caritas Africa for giving voice to change that can help “eliminate the roots of injustice” on the continent.

St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish. Credit: Magdalene Kahiu/ACI Africa

Scheduled Consecration of Kenyan Church to be “a memorable event”: Parish Priest

May 11, 2023

The consecration of St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya planned for Saturday, May 13 will be “a memorable event for parishioners”, the Parish Priest has said.

“Together for a New Africa” Surveying gaps in Leadership ahead of 2023 Training Cycle

May 10, 2023

Young people at Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network started by former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute, are surveying gaps in leadership among young people in Africa ahead of the initiative’s training scheduled for later this year.

KCCB Chairman, Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde. Credit: ACI Africa

Address Criminality, Catholic Bishops in Kenya Fault Move to Regulate Religious Entities

May 10, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the move by President William Samoei Ruto-led government to regulate religious organizations and practices.